Colorado Mesa University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

81.4%

Acceptance Rate

7,604

Undergrads

$15,331

Net Price / Year

41.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University is a public 4-year institution located in Grand Junction, CO. The school enrolls approximately 9,785 students. With an acceptance rate of 81.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 9,785

Men 4,461

Women 5,324

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 27.4%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 79%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

81.4%

Acceptance Rate

12,465

Applications

2,359

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

480

590

SAT Math

450

570

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	12,465	10,225	2,359	82.0%
2022	9,810	8,021	1,752	81.8%
2020	8,796	6,636	1,970	75.4%
2018	7,163	5,782	2,044	80.7%
2016	7,152	5,918	2,005	82.7%

Costs & Financial Aid

$15,331

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

27.4%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

41.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	184	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	175	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	172	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	131	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	85	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	83	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	73	N/A	N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.	71	N/A	N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.	59	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	57	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working.	54	N/A	N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.	43	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	43	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	42	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	38	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	38	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	31	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	31	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies.	24	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	23	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	21	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working.	21	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services.	19	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	19	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	15	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	15	N/A	N/A
Music.	14	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	14	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	13	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	13	N/A	N/A
History.	13	N/A	N/A
Homeland Security.	13	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	13	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	13	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services.	12	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	11	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	10	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	10	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	9	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.	9	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.	9	N/A	N/A
Fire Protection.	9	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	8	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	8	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	8	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	8	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	8	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$14,313,950

Total Athletics Expenses

$14,342,387

Total Athletics Revenue

802

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	146	$1,780,718	$1,883,647	N/A
Basketball	Coed	36	$1,383,295	$1,440,921	N/A
Wrestling	Coed	74	$934,514	$960,970	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	319	$903,843	$911,684	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	96	$857,052	$836,830	N/A
Soccer	Coed	70	$853,366	$855,914	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	76	$759,627	$795,932	N/A
Baseball	Men	50	$730,442	$753,489	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$671,145	$707,705	N/A
Tennis	Coed	20	$433,133	$431,250	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$366,980	$381,941	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$336,253	$331,862	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	20	$243,138	$238,212	N/A
Other Sports	Women	11	$221,220	$225,253	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Fondling	33
Rape	16
Aggravated Assault	9
Burglary	6
Motor Vehicle Theft	5